The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Booking Clerk

The closing date is 14 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small & friendly team at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to work as a Senior Booking Clerk & Reception Supervisor within the Cardiac Physiology Service. The service is based across the Cardiology Suite and the Cardiac Device Suite on A Level at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.You will be an integral member of the Cardiac Physiology team, working autonomously within the reception areas providing admin support to the wider team. You should have experience working in a clerical role, a professional attitude and be able to work flexibly in a busy environment. You will ideally have experience of working in a hospital reception environment and be familiar with administrative processes and practices. You will work as part of a team as well as being able to use your initiativeResponsible for booking investigations, clinics and day-case procedures in line with local and national targets. Organising administrative work for the Cardiac Physiology service and the day-to-day supervision of the receptionists/ clerical officers. Key trainer for Cardiac Physiology administrative processes. Works alongside other Senior Booking Clerks & supports other team members to deliver an efficient and effective patient-focussed service.For more information, contact Melvina Barsby, Non-Invasive Cardiology Lead, Melvina.barsby@nhs.net , 01709 424575.

Main duties of the job

For full description please see attached Job description.Duties include but are not exclusive to:Scheduling and Booking procedures, clinics and investigations appointments in line with local and national targetsLiaise with/ Inform senior managers of any problems as appropriate.Maximise clinic capacityExplanation (non-clinical) about procedure types and booking arrangements for procedures & testsAction clinic outcomes appropriatelyActively monitor and ensure validation of waiting listsEnsure clinical reports are sent out within appropriate timescalesEnsure urgent reports are sent out within KPI targetsMonitor and respond to departmental emails promptlyEnsure referrals are appropriately processed via the departmental electronic systemsCommunicate appointment information to patients and carers, maintaining patient confidentiality.Assist in creating a patient focussed environment, maintaining dignity and privacy.Receive and action enquiries promptly and efficientlyUses judgement and analysis to resolve any problems within the parameters of the roleOrganisation of appointments with transport or portering for both in-patients and out-patientsPerforming general reception and administrative duties as necessaryDay-to-day organisation of reception work and appropriate delegation of duties/ supervision of teamKey trainer for Cardiac Physiology administrative processesIdentifies and addresses training needs within the team

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Details

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-11-081

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Competence in word processing/ data entry/ general administrative tasks
  • Qualification to A Level/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience & short courses

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working in an administrative or clerical role in a hospital environment
  • Experience in receiving patients, dealing with telephone enquiries, sending out appointments, liaising with health care professionals

knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic office administration, word processing, excel spreadsheets
  • Knowledge of the organisation and administrative processes within a healthcare environment

Desirable

  • Familiarity with hospital and departmental computer systems (Meditech, ICE, CVIS). This knowledge will be supplied by in-post training if not already held
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Competence in word processing/ data entry/ general administrative tasks
  • Qualification to A Level/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience & short courses

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working in an administrative or clerical role in a hospital environment
  • Experience in receiving patients, dealing with telephone enquiries, sending out appointments, liaising with health care professionals

knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic office administration, word processing, excel spreadsheets
  • Knowledge of the organisation and administrative processes within a healthcare environment

Desirable

  • Familiarity with hospital and departmental computer systems (Meditech, ICE, CVIS). This knowledge will be supplied by in-post training if not already held

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Melvina Barsby

melvina.barsby@nhs.net

01709424575

Details

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-11-081

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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